A new study warns against the potential dangers of artificial sweeteners, specifically how they could cause long-term weight gain and other health problems. Read on for details from the University of Manitoba research.

A new study by UC Berkeley researchers suggests that a person's sense of smell can affect how the body will deal with calories. The results show a relationship between the olfactory system and brain regions known to control metabolism.

New research carried out in five different countries, among which the United States, suggests that weight gain may not be influenced by the overall physical activity. According to the study, diet could be more important.

Scientists have found a connection between people who are trying to quit smoking and vaping electronic cigarettes. According to the research, the latter could help control the weight gain associated with quitting the habit.

Sleep deprivation can likely cause one to get the munchies, the same seen in cannabis users, according to a new study. Those who did not get enough sleep had elevated levels of endocannabinoids or cannabis-like chemicals in their brain that trigger overeating.

Kathy O'Sullivan from the United Kingdom is a living example of how soda addiction can take its toll on one's health. But how will one be able to successfully curb this type of addiction and take a better health path?

Rapid weight gain in infants and toddlers was linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure later during childhood. More health issues could follow in young adult years, including high cholesterol and high blood sugar.

There is so much more to losing the weight you gained during the holidays than what you currently know. Fortunately, all hope is not lost. Here are a few tips to help yourself get back on track after gaining weight.

For many people, it is difficult to avoid the hearty and scrumptious meals typically served at Christmas parties, causing them to take in more calories than they actually need. Find out how to avoid packing in the extra pounds during the holidays with these practical tips to staying fit and healthy.

Women are expected to gain weight during pregnancy but only to a certain extent based on their pre-pregnancy body mass index. In a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost half of American pregnant women exhibited excessive weight gain.

A UK study found pregnant women who reported symptoms of depression tend to sit down for long periods. The researchers suggested exercise as an effective way to avoid depression and prevent complications associated with sedentary behavior during pregnancy.

A new study revealed that excessive weight gain during pregnancy elevates the risks for obesity in women. Researchers from Columbia University examined data from multi-ethnic mothers and monitored their weight seven years after delivery.

When scientists disrupted the natural light-dark cycles of day and night, mice exhibited significantly earlier onset of breast cancer and gained more weight than those on a more natural schedule. The findings add to mounting evidence that shift work can have serious health consequences.

Once a person becomes obese, the odds of their recovering a normal body weight are long, researchers say. Strategies to prevent weight gain in the first place would be more effective than diet and exercise after the fact, they suggest.

Either the French are blessed with skinny genes or they just know how to eat food that is both good and good for you. A new study found that compounds extracted from raw potatoes could prevent weight gain in laboratory rats, and might explain the 'French paradox.'

Stressful events can slow the body’s metabolism so much that women could potentially experience an 11-pound weight gain over the course of a year, study says. Weight gain becomes more likely because the body burns fewer calories.

Patients who take the antidepressant drug Celexa are likely to gain more weight than those who take Wellbutrin and Sensoval. Use of antidepressant drugs is generally associated with minimal weight gain, researchers say.